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082			_a801.95 _bBEN/I
100			_aBennett, Andrew
100			_aRoyle, Nicholas
245	1	0	_aAn introduction to literature, criticism and theory
250			_a3
260			_aNew Jersey _bPearson Education _c2009
300			_a344p.
520			_aCritically, literary theory is a core subject in the study of literature. but theory— especially when it takes the form of ‘-isms’—can often be intimidating or boring for students. bennett & Royle have avoided simply giving potted summaries of ‘-isms’ and instead present brief essays on a range of key critical concepts, all of which have more or less familiar names. These concepts are put into practice through readings of particular literary texts. Salient Features A new chapter on Film. This chapter explores the ways in which literature helps us to think about film, and, correspondingly, how studying film helps us to think about literature. A new chapter on Creative Writing . A new chapter on the Mutant: exploring general issues of mutation and mutability, including environmental issues, genetic engineering and cloning. A new chapter on War: exploring the questions 'what is war?', 'what is war literature?' and 'in what ways is literary or cultural theory itself at war?' All existing chapters updated and revised in light of recent developments in the field. Updated and expanded further reading sections.
650			_aLiterature
650	0		_aLiterature-criticism
942			_cBK
999			_c26420 _d26420